Michael Jackson
American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (1958–2009).
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Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer. Born on 29 August 1958 in St. Mary's Mercy Hospital, Jackson died on 25 June 2009 in UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center at the age of 50.
Notable works include Thriller and Bad. Jackson studied at Montclair College Preparatory School. Honours include Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Grammy Award for Album of the Year and Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 322 languages, Michael Jackson is No. 3 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 August 1958, St. Mary's Mercy Hospital
- Died
- 25 June 2009, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center (aged 50)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Songwriter, musician, dancer
- Nickname
- King of Pop
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Montclair College Preparatory School
- Plays
- Voice, piano, drum kit
- Genres
- Pop music, contemporary R&B, soul
- Labels
- Epic Records, Sony Music
- Height
- 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Languages
- American English, English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 322
Did you know
Lived to 50.
Shares a birthday with John Locke and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
Has a Wikipedia article in 322 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherJoe Jackson (talent manager)
- MotherKatherine Jackson
- SpouseLisa Marie Presley
- SpouseDebbie Rowe
- SiblingRebbie Jackson
- SiblingJanet Jackson
- SiblingLa Toya Jackson
- SiblingJermaine Jackson
- SiblingMarlon Jackson
- SiblingRandy Jackson
- SiblingJackie Jackson
- SiblingTito Jackson
12 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance1980
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year1984
- Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance1984
- Grammy Award for Record of the Year1984
- Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance1984
- Grammy Award for Best Album for Children1984
- Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical1984
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song1984
- Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance1984
- Grammy Award for Best Music Film1985
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year1986
- Medal of the City of Paris1988
- Grammy Award for Best Music Video1990
- Officer of the National Order of Merit1992
- Grammy Legend Award1993
- Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist1993
Notable works
- Thriller
- Bad
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